It is often said that long-term care facilities are the 2nd most regulated industry in the U.S. behind nuclear energy. Unlike the nuclear energy field, however, LTC facilities are generally subjected to more litigation because of such regulation. As has been widely reported, COVID-19 appears to disproportionately impact the elderly and infirm. Statistics vary depending on the source, but it…
On April 23, 2020 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided additional guidance on issues related to COVID-19, the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEO Laws. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/wysk/wysk_ada_rehabilitaion_act_coronavirus.cfm This information supplements the EEOC publication on March 21, 2020 entitled “Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act”. https://www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.html The EEOC explained that the ADA requires any mandatory…
If you think that the American insurance industry may get hit with a massive bill from business owners seeking to recoup their losses from the COVID-19 shutdown – you are likely correct. While many out-of-work business owners have yet to calculate their total business losses, the predictions are staggering. Small businesses are estimated to be losing between $255 – $431…
